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Godawa Family History

Godawa Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goda, Kodama, Godina, Ozawa, Godown, Ogawa, Okawa, Godard, Godar

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Where is the Godawa family from?

You can see how Godawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Godawa families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Godawa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Godawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Godawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godawa. 100% of Godawa men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Godawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Godawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godawa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 113 immigration records available for the last name Godawa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Godawa. For the veterans among your Godawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godawa lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Godawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Godawa in 1954 was 37, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godawa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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